Can tafelspitz mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Russia?

In Russia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "С кровью" and well done is "Хорошо прожаренный".

sirloin primal · Switzerland

tafelspitz

Q: What is tafelspitz in Russia?

tafelspitz is the Switzerland retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Russia, the same cut is most often labeled picanha.

Q: What is tafelspitz called in Russia?

Look for picanha—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is tafelspitz from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

In Russia, this cut is picanha.

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Fig. 1 · top sirloin cap (coulotte) · sirloin primal

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

Primalsirloin

Locationtop sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Russiapicanha

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How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Russia

rare	Bleu	→	С кровью	48–55°C
medium rare	Saignant	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	À point	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Хорошо прожаренный	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“tafelspitz” in Switzerland maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Russia, look for labels such as picanha. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.